2016 Ash Wednesday, Lenten Time

The Lenten Season has always been my favorite
time in the Church.
A time to reflect and  to contemplate.
A time for sacrificial giving, for being thoughtful,
kinder, and fruitful. In a world so full of hate (grieving)
try to spread love.
Remember to say Please and Thank you.
Pray for the Poor.
Pray for Peace.
Pray for Forgiveness.

Jesus Christ says that we all must come as children,
no matter what our age, social standing,
or intellectual background.

                                     Corrie Ten Boom
                                      In My Father's House

2He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. 
3And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become
 like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
 4Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is
 the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 
5And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.
                                                                  Matthew 18:2-5

Heavenly Vintage Nursery

The closing of the Lenten Season

Today is the last day of the Lenten season.
What started on Ash Wednesday ends on
Easter Sunday.

Forty days devoted to reflection, prayer,
meditation and renewal.  I've always looked
forward to Lent.

Growing up we didn't have Easter baskets or
eggs delivered by the Easter Bunny.  What
we did have was an early Mass, special 
baked goods and a family dinner. My older
siblings would come home to share the feast.

The holiness of Easter and being together
was all that mattered.  My parents are gone now
and my siblings are spread north of us
all the way up to British Columbia.
Still I carry the memories in my heart.

Mr. Lee will set up the sunrise
service at the Chapel where he works
and our little family will be in attendance.
We pray that our children will have
fond memories and carry us in their hearts.

The Lent Season

The lenten season is intended for
reflection, for prayer, for sacrifice and giving.
A preparation for new beginnings.

Inspiration from Susan Branch.  Painted this little banner.

Heavenly Father,
In your precious loving care we reside;
With love and tender mercy;
We ask for your blessing and healing power

Playing with flash.

This week, Lord, as we prepare for the celebration
of our girl's birthday, we ask for you to be with
us.  Guide us, Lord, in our role as parents.

Yellow sheet for rug.

To plant roots, Lord,
and prepare wings for soaring.

Amen.